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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 489.98 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 489.98 and 207.68 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 489.98 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/489.98 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 489.98 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 101,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,757.12/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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